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SG51 DCY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 DCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,688 miles

Oil leak around sump area

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Components corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 84,686 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Components corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around sump area

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,616 miles

Front brake discs worn pitted and corroded inside

Fail 28 Jul 2015 82,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn pitted and corroded inside

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,033 miles

Offside front cv gaiter deteriorated and leaking slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,033 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front cv gaiter deteriorated and leaking slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,028 miles

Coolant leaking from thermostat housing during emission test

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at centre section

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded @ rear

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,846 miles

Coolant leaking from nearside of engine during emission test.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (Hidden above exhaust heatshield)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leaking from nearside of engine during emission test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (Hidden above exhaust heatshield)

Offside inner tail lamp inoperative.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 62,814 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,814 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 56,307 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 31 Aug 2009 56,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r brake binding **borderline pass****

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,995 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 42,993 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner brake pads APPEAR!!!! to be worn

Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,117 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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SG51 DCY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG51 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG51 DCY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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